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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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